After a yearlong hiatus from racing, Eddie and
Jodi Mulder are proud to bring you the Digger Helm Memorial. A weekend of fast
racing and fun to honor one of the biggest supporters of racing of all kinds,
but especially important in the success of the West Coast Dirt Track Series.
Digger stepped up every year for 20 years to sponsor the Pro class. Donating
huge amounts of cash, luring the top talent of professional dirt track racing
from all over the nation out west to his backyard so he could relish in the
excitement of it all!

“We couldn’t have had the success we have
without Digger!” said Eddie Mulder. “He absolutely loved dirt track. He really
loved to watch the fast guys dicing it out for his money!” Mulder laughs. “He
raised our Vintage racing series into one of the most lucrative Pro events. He,
along with the Zimmerman brothers, Rod Lake and Terry Otton have all given the
racers so much to win. It’s my honor to
have men like them support us!”

The big
money guys as well as loyal, longtime sponsors like Barnett Clutches and
Cables, Motion Pro, Maxima Racing oils, Coventry Spares, JRC Engineering,
British Customs all contribute to making the series one of the best.

Mulder plans at least a $50,000 weekend pro purse and is still finalizing the numbers.

It was yet another slice of vintage motorcycle heaven at this year’s Lake Cachuma British Bike Rally. Folks of all ages and backgrounds came out to enjoy the three full days of pure fun up at the beautiful Live Oak Campground in Santa Ynez, California, hosted by Eddie and Jodi Mulder!

Rally attendees revel in the quality and variety of British machines at the rally

Rally attendees revel in the quality and variety of British machines at the rally

From the moment you arrive to the beautiful campground on Friday, you learn very quickly to be aware of how much you’re drooling over all the outrageously cool classic bikes, and the incredible food provided by Los Padres Outfitters. Three delicious meals every day ensure that you have nothing to worry about except having a good time with your new friends.

Luscious Santa Maria style BBQ and fixin’s was just one of the meals served

Luscious Santa Maria style BBQ and fixin’s was just one of the meals served

And when you’re done, hop on one of a dozen pre-plotted routes with your riding buddies from a map found over at Ride Central, brought to you by ‘Cozmic’ Joe Filardi. Take off the for the day, or an hour. Stay on your own ride or try out one of two new Triumph of America’s demo bikes on hand for the campers enjoyment. Keep an eye out for markers Cozmic planted on various routes! Find one, bring it back and redeem for a special prize! There’s a ride for everyone, and they’re all fantastic. In a nutshell, the surrounding area is like a theme park, except for motorcycles!

Cozmic Joe mans Ride Central

Cozmic Joe mans Ride Central

By about 3pm on Saturday, before any dust has a chance to harm these sweet machines, they’re all put on display for the classic bike show! If you brought something with an engine, you qualify. Come on down! The judges won’t bite. There is a class for everyone. Best of Show award went to John Sides. People’s Choice was won by Scott Dunlavey.

Lots of amazing machines to look at during the bike show

Lots of amazing machines to look at during the bike show

Awards for this year’s bike show are as follows. Nice job, everyone!

Best Triumph

1st Place: Jim Wagnon

2nd Place: Bob Smith

3rd Place: Steve Ortiz

Best BSA

1st Place: Craig Gebhauer

2nd Place: Dan Gehrs

3rd Place: Dan Gehrs

Other

1st, 2nd, 3rd: Kevin Sisterson (he brought some killer stuff!)

Best Off Road

1st Place: Dave Miller

2nd Place: Johnny Brown

3rd Place: Jessy Krohn

Best Street

1st Place: Jeff Molinari

2nd Place: Jeff Jackson

3rd Place: Tony Martin

Other

1st Place: Herb Wolff

2nd Place: Bob Lyons

3rd Place: Dave Miller

People’s Choice

Scott Dunlavy

Best of Show

John Sides

John Sides accepts his custom “Best of Show” trophy made by Cozmic Joe from the skilled judges: Bill Getty, Bob Felter, and Bob Raber

John Sides accepts his custom “Best of Show” trophy made by Cozmic Joe from the skilled judges: Bill Getty, Bob Felter and Bob Raber

What’s more? Field events! We don’t just look at these classic machines, we put ‘em through their paces with obstacle courses and the legendary ‘slow race’. Everything from balancing a ping pong ball on a spoon in your mouth while riding through cones to playing a game of cornhole while piloting your bike in a circle without putting your feet down, it’s an absolute blast of a Sunday. First through are the adults. One or two up, you decide. After lunch, the kids run their races on bicycles or motorcycles. Fun had by all!

Fun and games on two wheels. Good times!

Fun and games on two wheels. Good times!

You won’t go unnoticed if you do well, too! Later that night, dozens of awards are given out to those that brave the challenge. Awards for this year’s field events are as follows. You guys rock!

Field Events – Adults

6th Place: David Madigan

5th Place: Dominic Froesch

4th Place: Dave Miller

3rd Place: Charlie Caspary

2nd Place: Mike Nadeker

1st Place: Randy Frint (Defending champion!)

Randy Frint defends his title in the Field Meet organized by Steve Ortiz

Randy Frint defends his title in the Field Meet organized by Steve Ortiz

But like all goods things, they must come to an end at some point. At least, until next year rolls around. If you missed out this year, be sure to stay in touch and ready to pounce on tickets when they’re announced! Possibly early October 2019. Follow the rally on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CachumaLakeVintageMotorcycleRally/